Alan Pichot vs Magnus Carlsen
GM Alan Pichot (2562) · GM Magnus Carlsen (2823)
Alan Pichot and Magnus Carlsen have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Pichot leads 4 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (95% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pichot | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pichot with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Carlsen with White | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pichot | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pichot | Draws | Carlsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Saragossa Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | A Pichot | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Nov 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 0-1 | Clemenz Opening | MrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd |
| May 2021 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Oct 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | French Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Magnus Carlsen | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Alan Pichot | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alan Pichot and Magnus Carlsen?
In 19 recorded games, Alan Pichot has 4 wins, Magnus Carlsen has 14 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alan Pichot and Magnus Carlsen played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Alan Pichot and Magnus Carlsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.